MASSIVE Synonyms: 227 Similar and Opposite Words

massive

adjective

ˈma-siv

Definition of massive

as in heavy

having great weight a massive piece of furniture that was nearly impossible to move

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as in huge

unusually large the massive statue took up most of the small yard

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as in magnificent

large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception the war memorial's massive dignity moves most visitors to reflective silence

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Recent Examples of massive During the ribbon-cutting for the wind farm, some construction workers showed off massive new turbine tattoos. — Sara Herschander, Vox, 22 Oct. 2026 Second, the massive capital requirements associated with artificial intelligence infrastructure buildouts have intensified competition for market liquidity, leading investors to demand higher yields and further elevating corporate financing costs. — CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 Retail and omnichannel are massive opportunities for Gymshark. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 On the east bank of the mighty Nile is Luxor, the great city of the living, with its massive temple complexes of Karnak and Luxor. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for massive

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For their collaborative full-length debut, Eris Drew and Octo Octa hunkered down in their New Hampshire cabin to craft a celebratory, sample-heavy tribute to the maximalist dance music of yore.

— Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
Bakkila skipped the brand’s optional white glove delivery, and her king-size mattress arrived in two heavy boxes with the latex layers packaged separately inside a zippered cover for assembly at home.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of heavy

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Omaanda is among a handful of smart new lodges upping the game amid the remote and magnificent landscapes of Namibia, a rising star on the African safari circuit.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Teddy bears and trains, baseballs and dolls dance through the air into Santa's enormous sack, which sits at Santa's feet, or rather Harry's, who is perched high on the throne at the back of the float, magnificent in white whiskers and red velvet.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of magnificent

Adjective

Despite the hefty reservation payments, the Roadster is unlikely to become a major revenue source for Tesla.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
The situation is similar for business owners cashing out and executives with hefty stock compensation packages, and for employees at firms that have gone public in recent years.

— Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of hefty

Adjective

The fair had been paying about $1 million a year for the gigantic space, which has hosted nearly 300 galleries in some editions.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
On Friday, that thought process took another gigantic step, as those in charge of putting a product on television have all but signed the official paperwork to once again expand the college football playoff.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of gigantic

Adjective

Saturday night, the Hurricanes outlasted Florida State, 43-35, the double overtime game adding another epic episode to the rivalry.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
Today's Amazon Deals of the Day are featuring epic discounts on tech that leads by example, rather than their price tag.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of epic

Adjective

With the enormous distractions and investments in college sports now removed, our institutions of higher learning can focus on their only mission, and that is providing the best, most affordable education on earth for our young people.

— Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Its nuclear reactor gives it enormous endurance without needing to surface or snorkel to operate diesel engines.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of enormous

Adjective

And proving that great beauty knows no age, Olivia Colman made a glorious case for embracing the gray.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2026
Until this glorious fall Saturday afternoon gave way to the hints of early evening, Indiana football — once the losingest team in all of college football — hadn’t tasted their ordinary helping of defeat for 666 days.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of glorious

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